Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Batavia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Batavia

With a population of 15,465, Batavia is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Batavia to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Batavia

Batavia in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batavia in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Batavia in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Batavia, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Batavia

Plane

Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 27 miles from Batavia. The shortest flight to Batavia from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Toronto takes 4h 03m and costs around C$ 119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 85 for a 8h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 27 miles from Batavia. The shortest flight to Batavia from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Toronto takes 4h 03m and costs around C$ 119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 85 for a 8h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Batavia

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ELMCorning-Elmira

Airlines serving Batavia

KLM
Good (1,482 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,882 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,369 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,880 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 reviews)
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Where to stay in Batavia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Batavia - Darien Lake By IHG and Red Roof Inn Batavia.

Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia

Most booked hotels in Batavia

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Hotel at Batavia Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Red Roof Inn Batavia
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Batavia - Darien Lake By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Fairbridge Inn & Suites Batavia-Darien Amusement Park
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 89+
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Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
C$ 74+
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Renting a car in Batavia

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 per litre in Batavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.84 and C$ 25.12. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 per litre in Batavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.84 and C$ 25.12. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.